Student Ambassador

Fast Facts

-Howard University comprehensively awards the most black PhD's degrees in the world -Fredrick Douglas was the longest serving member on the board of Trustees. - Thurgood Marshall, the 1st black Supreme Court Justice, received his law degree from Howard Law School -Howard University produces the most African American lawyers than any other school in the world - Howard University produces the most African-American engineers and architects than any other school in the world - Howard University produces the most African-American dentists than any other school in the world - Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Phi Beta Sigma and Omega Si Phi were all founded at Howard University. All 9 Pan-Hellenic Organizations are represented on Campus

Fast Facts

-Howard University is accredited by the Middle States Association - The first four students were Caucasian females -Congress chartered Howard on March 2, 1967 - An annual Congressional appropriation administered by the US Department of Education fund Howard University and Howard University Hospital - The Moorland-Springarn Research Center is recognized as one of the world's largest and most comprehensive repositories for the documentation of the history and culture of people of African descent. The MSRC collects, preserves and makes available for research a wide range of resources chronicling the black experience

Fast Facts

-The FASFA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid -Howard has over 1330 faculty over 4 campuses -Howard University is home to The Hilltop, the student run newspaper co-founded in 1924 by Zora Neal Hurston

Athletics

19 NCAA Division I Varsity Sports Team/ Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Sports- Football, Lacrosse, Bowling Women's Sports- Volleyball, Softball Both- Basketball, Tennis, Track & Field, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming/ Diving

Admission Requirement- Transfer Students

Application for Admissions. $45 application fee. Official Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies). Recommendation letter from professors. To qualify for admission on a transfer basis, student must be in good standing at all previously attended institutions and must have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale. Prospective transfer students must have a minimum of 15 credits from their previous institutions, and have completed both a college-level math and English and have passed with a grade of C or better. Prospective transfer to the School of Business must have 30 credits and a minimum GPA of 3.0. After eligibility for admissions has been decided, transfer credit is determined by the school or college for which the student has applied. In general, credit is awarded to for courses complete with a minimum grade of C and whose content is comparable to similar courses at Howard. Completing an associated degree does not guarantee all coursework previously completed will transfer to Howard University. Only courses completed at a regionally accredited college or university are considered for transfer credits. Transfer credit may be awarded for the College Level Examination Program in the College of Arts and Sciences. Credit is not awarded for military services or life experience

Admission Requirements- Freshman Students

Application for admission (Common Application is accepted). $45 application fee. Official High School Transcript. Official Score report from Standardized Test (SAT or ACT). Recommendation letter from Counselor. Recommendation Letter from Teacher. 500 word essay. We consider each applicants unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. Fall 2013 Freshman Avg. GPA: 3.38. Fall 2013 Freshman Avg. SAT Score: 1090 (Critical reading and Math only). Avg. ACT: 23

Enrollment

Approximately 10,000 Students. 6,000 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate students. 83% African American, 12% International, 2.4% Asian American, 1.4% Caucasian, 1.2% Hispanic. 68% female and 32% Male.

Faculty& Academics

Avg Class Size: 24 students (varies according to school/college enrollment) Student to Faculty ratio: 10:1 Total Faculty: 1520

Schools and Colleges- Undergraduate

College of Arts and Science, School of Communications, School of Businesses, College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences. College of Nursing and Allied Health. School of Education.

Schools and Colleges- Graduate

College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, Law School, School of Social Work, School of Divinity, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, College of Pharmacy

School of Divinity

Founded in 1870, the School of Divinity is the only predominantly African-American theological institute in the world that is also integrated within a comprehensive research institution. As such, the school provides an opportunity for preparation in religious and secular leadership roles along with the unique perspective of the rich African-American cultural and religious heritage. The school offers the Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry and Masters of Arts in Religious Studies Degrees.

School of Business

Founded in 1970 with only 12 faculty members, the schools of business now holds over 80 faculty members and 1500 students. Undergraduate fields include accounting, finance, insurance, international business, computer-based management information systems, management, hospitality management, and marketing. The graduate program has a joint Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration program with the School of Law.

John H. Johnson School of Communications

Founded in 1971, the School of Communications contains four departments, Journalism, Radio, Television and Film, Human Communications Studies, and Communication Sciences and Disorders, offering a total of 8 undergraduate degrees, Six masters degrees, and four doctorate degrees. The School of Communications also houses 2 radio stations, WHUR and WHBC, and WHUT-TV, the only black owned public-broadcasting television station in the country. Its distinguished faculty educated approximately 1500 students.

Admission Dealines

Freshman- Early Action Deadline: November 1st. Tradition Deadline: February 15th Transfer- Fall Deadline: February 15th Spring Deadline: November 1st

History

Howard University was founded in 1867 and names after General Oliver Howard. Having awarded 125,000 degrees, Howard University is a private, co-educational research based University located in NW Washington, D.C. It is comprised of 13 Schools and Colleges that offer 120 areas of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

College of Dentistry

Howard University's College of Dentistry was founded in 1881. It is the fifth oldest dental school to be founded in the United States. It is a teaching and patient care institution that has trained thousands of highly skilled dental professionals to serve their communities- particularity the undeserved ones. its more than 100 faculty members constitute one of the best training dental facilities in the world, making it the capstone for transforming competent students into leaders for American and the world.

Student Life and Activities

Over 200 different Clubs and Organizations including Student Government, State Clubs, Religious Organizations and a plethora of Fraternities and Sororities. There are a variety of Bands, Choirs and Theater Arts organizations available.

College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is Howard's oldest and largest schools. It was founded in 1868 as the College of Liberal Arts. It offers degree programs in fine arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. The College of Arts and Science has a College Honor's Program.

School of Education

The School of education oversees programs that involve the preparation and certification of educational and human developmental specialists. If you would like to pursie the Bachelor of Science degree in human development, you can choose from three options: infancy and childhood programming.

Cost of Attendance

Tuition and Fees: 22,883.00 Estimated Room and Board: 13,274.00 Estimated Total: 36,157.00